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- pronunciation:
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poz
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
proposes, proposing, proposed |
| definition 1: |
When you propose an idea or plan, you present it to others to see if they think it is good and will accept it.
The town council proposed a new bike path around the lake.- synonyms:
- offer, recommend, suggest
- similar words:
- introduce, maintain, pose, raise
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| definition 2: |
When you propose to do something, you intend or plan to do it.
Our class missed two days of school due to the snow storm, so our teacher proposed to move the test to a later day.- synonyms:
- intend, mean
- similar words:
- aim at, plan, resolve
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| definition 3: |
When someone proposes to someone else, they make an offer of marriage.
My dad proposed to my mom on a beach by the ocean.
- similar words:
- court, offer
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| related words: |
bid, extend, move, name, recommend, suggest |
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| derivations: |
proposable (adj.), proposer (n.) |
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